Frank Skwirz, 61 passed away suddenly on June 28, 2026 at his home in Garland, TX. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 3rd at 5:00 pm at Eastgate Funeral Home in Garland.

Frank will be remembered as a devoted son, brother and loyal friend and as someone whose generosity touched everyone around him. He was heavily involved with dirt track sprint car racing, finding the sport in his teenage years, staying active through most of his life.  As a valued crew member, he traveled the country, winning numerous races and championships along the way. He expanded his racing resumé by becoming a car owner/crew chief and found quick success, winning races, and having admirable championship finishes using his own creativeness and ingenuity to form his race team.

Born in Rhode Island, Frank moved to Garland, where he graduated from North Mesquite High School, and made the area his home for a lifetime. He was a talented mechanic by trade and was well known in the industry for his frame and alignment work. He displayed a keen and old school style, and spent his career doing what he loved, working on cars. Frank also enjoyed spending his time fishing, walking his "Buddy Dog", caring for his lawn and pickup trucks, cooking on his grill, playing cards, and drinking a couple beers with his friends and neighbors. He always appreciated home-cooked meals with family and friends. Frank was known for his entertaining stories and one-liners, you never knew what he might have to say next, but you could always count on him to make people laugh. Frank never hesitated to help someone in need, and his generosity and kindness left a lasting mark on his community. 

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Marylee and Edward Skwirz, and his brother Stephen Skwirz. He is survived by his sisters, Clare Tullier and her husband Robert of Dallas, TX, Lee Skwirz of Florida, and Ann Smith of Rhode Island, along with numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you consider a donation to the Steve King Foundation or SPCA.